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Amanda Hanmore - 3 February 2009
I have been driving myself crazy for a long while now trying to find information on a moth related phenomenon. About 8 years ago I stayed for a two week period on the bank of the Dordogne in France, one night there was a huge sea of white moths above our heads around the campsites light's,more moths than I have ever seen before or since, like a cloud. When we woke up and ventured out of the tent it was as if it had been snowing on the banks as all the white moths had died and were lying thickly around the water about 12 meters up. I understand that these are not UK based moths but after searching I have come up with no information what so ever about these moths and am wondering if you could shed some light??
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
Alison R - 3 February 2009
Love all the photos - a very useful resource.
Found a moth looking very like 'Angle Shades' but not so pink/green more shades of brown in the house a week or so ago - how variable are moth colours?
Found a moth looking very like 'Angle Shades' but not so pink/green more shades of brown in the house a week or so ago - how variable are moth colours?
Phil - 2 February 2009
Fantastic site. If I had known about the quality of resources available on UK moths I would have taken a greater interest in observing moths sooner. Great pointers - I am now well hooked, and will be a regular visitor! Thanks.
dean fuller - 25 January 2009
a very helpful site
Harri Jalava - 23 January 2009
Hello!
UKmoths is an excellent website about the British Lepidoptera. I have had many useful tips to ID especially Microlepidoptera.
However, there is an understanding, which I want to correct. In separating Merrifieldia leucodactyla and tridactyla from the antennae it would be good to know that they are backwards in Gielis (1996). He took the pictures from Svensson, who had the name leucodactyla as tridactyla and tridactyla as fuscolimbata. Confusing, but I think it would be useful to mention this at UKmoths.
Yours sincerely,
Harri Jalava
UKmoths is an excellent website about the British Lepidoptera. I have had many useful tips to ID especially Microlepidoptera.
However, there is an understanding, which I want to correct. In separating Merrifieldia leucodactyla and tridactyla from the antennae it would be good to know that they are backwards in Gielis (1996). He took the pictures from Svensson, who had the name leucodactyla as tridactyla and tridactyla as fuscolimbata. Confusing, but I think it would be useful to mention this at UKmoths.
Yours sincerely,
Harri Jalava
Robert Williamson - 20 January 2009
Love the pics!!!!!
The site is a great help to me.
Regards
Robert
The site is a great help to me.
Regards
Robert
elaine - 20 January 2009
Hi Ian!
Thankyou for your suggestions as to what the moth in my bathroom was i have definately identified it as a brimstone moth and your suggestion it had been a larvae hidden away seems the most logical suggestion. The only photo i have of it is on my mobile phone which isnt very clear and unfortunately the moth has dissapeared. (probably an untimely death due to my cat!)I shall definately use your site again as i found it easy to use and very informative, again many thanks!!!!
Thankyou for your suggestions as to what the moth in my bathroom was i have definately identified it as a brimstone moth and your suggestion it had been a larvae hidden away seems the most logical suggestion. The only photo i have of it is on my mobile phone which isnt very clear and unfortunately the moth has dissapeared. (probably an untimely death due to my cat!)I shall definately use your site again as i found it easy to use and very informative, again many thanks!!!!
elaine - 17 January 2009
hi!
your key word search was extremely useful as i had a moth in my bathroom this morning (its still there!)as a bit of a spotter i got out the books,the only one that looked remotely right was a brimstone moth! I was a touch surprised as the book said they normally fly between april and october, so i came on here to check and it said the same. I just wanted to find out if i have the correct species and this moth is a bit of a fluke or wether there is a similar species that flies at this time of year?
your key word search was extremely useful as i had a moth in my bathroom this morning (its still there!)as a bit of a spotter i got out the books,the only one that looked remotely right was a brimstone moth! I was a touch surprised as the book said they normally fly between april and october, so i came on here to check and it said the same. I just wanted to find out if i have the correct species and this moth is a bit of a fluke or wether there is a similar species that flies at this time of year?
Larvaeguy - 9 January 2009
Thumbnail search for moth images is great but would be even better if you added a thumbnail search for larvae.
Lucy Wright - 6 January 2009
Dear Ian,
I've just spent a happy half hour browsing your website :-)
I must admit I don't know anything much about moths - i'm actually a freelance filmmaker and have just set up my first production company under the name of Pajowler Films - my Grandmother (and my Great Grandmother before!) used to call the moths that came indoors \"pajowlers\" - although I have never heard anyone else use this term!
Do you know anything of this name or is it just a family peculiarity?! I'd be grateful for any info you might have, particularly since I'm trying to design my logo and would like to be anatomically correct, if indeed, that's possible!
Best wishes,
Lucy Wright
I've just spent a happy half hour browsing your website :-)
I must admit I don't know anything much about moths - i'm actually a freelance filmmaker and have just set up my first production company under the name of Pajowler Films - my Grandmother (and my Great Grandmother before!) used to call the moths that came indoors \"pajowlers\" - although I have never heard anyone else use this term!
Do you know anything of this name or is it just a family peculiarity?! I'd be grateful for any info you might have, particularly since I'm trying to design my logo and would like to be anatomically correct, if indeed, that's possible!
Best wishes,
Lucy Wright
G - 5 January 2009
Please could someone tell me if it's ok to release a moth that has hatched on windowsil outside in the uk now in this cold weather?
It's warm in my house and obviously I can't leave it in my room! I just don't want to put it outside tomorrow and it to die tomorrow because of the cold.
Thanks
G, it rather depends on what species it is. Some species happily exist outdoors in the winter cold, either by hibernating, or as true winter species (Winter moth etc.) Others will probably succumb to the cold, but most species only live as an adult for a very short time anyway. It's probably best to release it outdoors, as it won't be able to find a mate indoors. It will probably die fairly quickly inside too.
Ian.
It's warm in my house and obviously I can't leave it in my room! I just don't want to put it outside tomorrow and it to die tomorrow because of the cold.
Thanks
G, it rather depends on what species it is. Some species happily exist outdoors in the winter cold, either by hibernating, or as true winter species (Winter moth etc.) Others will probably succumb to the cold, but most species only live as an adult for a very short time anyway. It's probably best to release it outdoors, as it won't be able to find a mate indoors. It will probably die fairly quickly inside too.
Ian.
Laurence - 3 January 2009
A very useful site which will go straight to the top of my bookmarks. Thanks for all your work on this!
millicent arboine - 2 January 2009
Great!! Thanks. I am doing a presentation on arthropods and this site was very helpful, its usefulness eliminates the fustration that involves searching!!! especially when there is such a wide variation in species - my golliwog!! phew!! (smile)
KENWOOD - 18 December 2008
ENJOY FLICKING THROUGH YOUR SITE.
THANKS VERY MUCH. K WOOD
THANKS VERY MUCH. K WOOD
Leraut Patrice - 9 December 2008
UKmoths is really the most fine for lepidoptera on line in Europe, and I consult it frequently.
Only one critic : the true Ephestia parasitella Staudinger in not yet known from Britain, the photo is in fact that of Ephestia unicolorella Staudinger, distinct species.
Again thank you very much for such fine iconographies,
Patrice Leraut
Only one critic : the true Ephestia parasitella Staudinger in not yet known from Britain, the photo is in fact that of Ephestia unicolorella Staudinger, distinct species.
Again thank you very much for such fine iconographies,
Patrice Leraut
Guido De Prins - 5 December 2008
Hi,
in the family of tortricidae I find 2 x tortricinae??
Do I overlook something?
Greetings,
Guido
in the family of tortricidae I find 2 x tortricinae??
Do I overlook something?
Greetings,
Guido
Anthony Bottomley - 24 November 2008
Good morning, I am trying to identify a large buff coloured moth that I found in RH11 7LH, in September 2008.
paul wojtowsky - 5 November 2008
Hi, I didn't know who else to tell really, but while I was at work last week, I found a large (greyish) moth, which was nearly dead. I opened it's wings which revealed blue and black. I used to study moths as a child so I remembered this was unusual. Anyway I found out it was a moth called a Clifden Nonpareil which is apparently quite rare. I just thought I would share that with you,
Thankyou,
Paul Wojtowsky
Thankyou,
Paul Wojtowsky
James - 5 November 2008
Anyone who can't identify a moth, please e-mail a picture of it to me and I'll identify it. I'll also do my best with caterpillars. My address is Enable JavaScript to view protected content.
Gary Alexander Smith - 5 November 2008
Great site ! I have photographed a Moth in Brockadale woods North Yorkshire it was during the day it looks a bit like a Gypsy Moth but darker I just can't find out what it is >
wendy youll - 31 October 2008
I asked for info on caring for caterpillars over winter. forgot to say they are fox moths, thanks
wendy youll - 31 October 2008
Finally identified my caterpillars through your site. Collected them 6 weeks ago on bramble, near coast. Took into school to help with our minibeast topic. Hoped the children could watch them pupate, but despite growing huge, nothing happened. Now I find out that they hibernate! Do they hibernate in caterpillar form and how should I treat them over winter? indoors/outdoors? The base of the tank has a paper towel in and they like to crawl under this, when not eating. Should I put a different 'floor' in, eg moss, soil or bark? How can I tell they are hibernating? How long do I need to keep feeding them? Any advice will gratefully recieved. thanks Wendy
peter clague - 24 October 2008
A great site for learning about moths.I found a moth larva didnt know what it was looked it up on your website and bingo there it was.
James - 20 October 2008
Anyone who can't identify a macro moth please send a picture to me by email (I'll do my best with caterpillars) my address is Enable JavaScript to view protected content..
Nick - 20 October 2008
Great site and thoroughly enjoyed looking through the images and descriptions. Found the site through the Google search when looking to identify a 'moth' that landed on my net curtains. Still cannot identify so I'll forward a photo to join all your others!!
Allan ward - 18 October 2008
An excellent website! really pleased to have found it I,ve already found several species on your site which i,ve caught this season and been unable to identify until now I will certainly be keeping an eye on the site well done!! Allan Ward
Jenny Bevan (moth as yet unidentified) - 12 October 2008
Fabulous, beautiful, wonderful site. How kind of everyone to make these sites available to everyone else.
Moth as yet unidentified, but was moved to write before lunch.
Moth as yet unidentified, but was moved to write before lunch.
James - 9 October 2008
Anyone who can't identify a macro moth, please email me a picture of it and I'll identify it for you (I'll do my best with caterpillars). My email address is Enable JavaScript to view protected content.
Will - 9 October 2008
hello there,
I found this site while looking for information about the wax moth. I wondered if it would attack objects made of wax as well as honeycombs. I have an old wax wall plaque that is covered in small holes similar to those caused by woodworm, could they be due to wax moth?
I found this site while looking for information about the wax moth. I wondered if it would attack objects made of wax as well as honeycombs. I have an old wax wall plaque that is covered in small holes similar to those caused by woodworm, could they be due to wax moth?
Sophie Lyon. - 2 October 2008
I am very interested and fond about moths and i find this website very useful to find out more information. :) Thanks Guys.